PCA SDR

You may have already read messages on PPBB or Rennlist describing the fatalilty at the Glen. The tragedy occurred last Saturday at a DE run by Riesentöter Region.

Of everything I've seen, this article (http://forums.audiworld.com/s4/msgs/2069695.phtml) does the best job of analyzing what may have happened, and makes some significant comments about safety equipment.

Sad. And Spooky. I drove "Snickers" (my '79 SC) at the Glen less
than a month ago. Like many Eastern venues, there is generally
less runoff room than we are used to in the West. I found many
places in the Glen that warranted my attention. This location
was one that gave me a lot of pucker. Still, the tracks that we
frequent in the West are not without potential perils. Sobering
thought - we all need to be careful at least...

I ordered my H&N device some time ago...prays and thoughts go out the family!

I thought this may need to be brought to the top of the forum with the recent discussion on safety relaxation for beginners...

From rennlist:
"I was there & know Erik's instructor very well. This was probably Erik's 5th or 6th event. He was in the lowest run group. He was a slower driver, but aware and not particularly aggressive. He had been solo'd before at prior events.

This was his 6th half-hour session on the track, and he was just solo'd. He was entering the laces of the boot (turn 6) where it was surmised that he dropped 2 wheels off on the outside and spun into the tire wall/guardrail. The details are still quite sketchy as it was the first day for the corner worker, and as of yesterday afternoon, we did not hear from the driver who was immediately behind him. He was wearing a five point harness, and it was estimated that he hit the wall at about 80 mph.

Erik was not in the best of health, and it is still unknown whether it was purely driver error, or some sort of seizure or spasm momentarily distracted him. There are many theories, and we may never know. From what I do know, Erik's instructor feels very badly, and is helping the family with arrangements. If I hear any more, I will post it."

Did he need a HANS device? Should we require one now?

Greg

They're less then a grand. What do you think its all worth?

Bought mine today. No taxes or shipping. Wednesday is last day to get the discount price from OG Racing. Just do it!